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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Hypovolemic Shock ... #Shock #Pathophysiology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Distension and Bloating ... - Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... • Functional Bloating
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... of hypotension Shock ... While initially reversible ... death -> end-organ dysfunction ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... of hypotension Shock ... While initially reversible ... death -> end-organ dysfunction ... #criticalcare #differential
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... 64%) • Renal dysfunction ... 25%) • Hepatic dysfunction ... • Respiratory dysfunction ... (16%) • Shock
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
shock, cryptic ... shock. ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... - Irreversible ... #criticalcare #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... unclear, endothelial dysfunction ... Differential
Dysgeusia Causes - Principal Categories of Gustatory Dysfunction
A large number of medications have been implicated in
implicated in smell and taste ... onset of smell or taste ... medication-induced loss can be reversible ... cause loss of taste ... help #Diagnosis #Differential
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Immunocompromised Host - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... or Neutrophil Dysfunction ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm